03-06-2005, 08:49 PM
I stopped listening to the radio once my rock station started mysteriously playing the dixie chicks. The only other one is in Charlotte, a good 2 hours from my house, and I get bad reception.
Recently, I've come across the best bass guitar player in the world, the best banjo player in the world, and a truly skilled saxophone player (though they are a dime a dozen nowadays) playing bluegrass/jazz etc... all consolidated into ONE band! The outcome is Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Bela is the banjo player, and he is literally insane on that thing. Victor Wooten is the bass player, and dear lord can he play. The sax player (don't know his name from memory, sorry) plays multiple notes at once, prompting my immediate respect and keeps up with Bela and Victor. There are other members, but definately overshadowed by the two guitarists.
My favorite songs are Victor's solos, because hearing a bass player hit overtones consistently is amazing. They include his version of Amazing Grace w/ improv and Norwegian Wood.
If you appreciate music at all, these guys are for you.
Recently, I've come across the best bass guitar player in the world, the best banjo player in the world, and a truly skilled saxophone player (though they are a dime a dozen nowadays) playing bluegrass/jazz etc... all consolidated into ONE band! The outcome is Bela Fleck and the Flecktones. Bela is the banjo player, and he is literally insane on that thing. Victor Wooten is the bass player, and dear lord can he play. The sax player (don't know his name from memory, sorry) plays multiple notes at once, prompting my immediate respect and keeps up with Bela and Victor. There are other members, but definately overshadowed by the two guitarists.
My favorite songs are Victor's solos, because hearing a bass player hit overtones consistently is amazing. They include his version of Amazing Grace w/ improv and Norwegian Wood.
If you appreciate music at all, these guys are for you.
What is the judicial system coming to when child molesters get 5 years and cottage cheese gets 30.